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Insteel Industries (IIIN) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed Oct 29, 2026
Insteel Industries (IIIN) reported revenue of $209M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +18% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.9%, net earnings $7.7M (3.7% of revenue).
Insteel Industries, Q4 FY26: revenue $209M (+18% year over year), operating margin 4.9%, net earnings $7.7M, operating cash flow $18.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $209M | +6% | +18% |
| Gross profit | $21.0M | +5% | -27% |
| Operating profit | $10.2M | -13% | -47% |
| Net earnings | $7.7M | -14% | -47% |
| Operating cash flow | $18.6M | +36% | — |
| Free cash flow | $15.9M | +51% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $209.3M in Q4 FY26, up 18% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Welded Wire Reinforcement was the largest line at 65% of revenue.
Gross margin was 10.0%, down 6.1 points from Q4 FY25. Operating profit was $10.2M, a 4.9% margin (down 6.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $9.1M even though revenue rose $31.8M versus Q4 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 16% against revenue growth of 18%. Net earnings were $7.7M, down 47% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.2%.
Operating cash flow was $18.6M, 241% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $4.4M of depreciation and amortization and $1.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.2M. Capital expenditures of $2.7M left free cash flow of $15.9M.
Questions
What was Insteel Industries' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Insteel Industries (IIIN) reported revenue of $209M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +18% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Insteel Industries profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $10.2M (4.9% of revenue) and net earnings $7.7M.
Source: Insteel Industries 10-K on SEC EDGAR.